1. Miguel Angel Borja Hernandez was born on 26 January 1993 and is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Argentine Primera Division club River Plate and the Colombia national team.
23 Facts About Miguel Borja
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Miguel Borja returned to Colombia in 2015, going on loan to Santa Fe, where he was part of the squad that won both the Superliga Colombiana and the Copa Sudamericana.
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Miguel Borja eventually returned to Cortulua in 2016, where he had his breakthrough season, emerging as the top scorer in the league during the Apertura, netting 19 goals, which propelled the team to the semi-finals.
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In February 2017, Miguel Borja transferred to Brazilian side Palmeiras on a five-year deal for a reported fee of $10.5 million, making him the fourth most expensive transfer in Brazilian football history.
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In July 2022, Miguel Borja moved to Argentine giants River Plate, where he signed a contract running until December 2025.
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Miguel Borja achieved his first titles with the club in 2023, winning the Argentine Primera Division, Supercopa Argentina, and Trofeo de Campeones.
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At youth level, Miguel Borja was part of the Colombia under-20 squad that won the 2013 South American Youth Football Championship.
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Miguel Borja represented Colombia in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, reaching the quarter-finals.
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Miguel Borja was included in Colombia's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and participated in the 2021 Copa America, where his country achieved third place, as well as the 2024 Copa America, where they finished as runners-up.
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Miguel Borja began his career with Deportivo Cali, making his professional debut in 2011.
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However, nothing was finalized and Miguel Borja was eventually sold to first division side, La Equidad.
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Miguel Borja made seven season appearances for the club but failed to score a goal.
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Shortly after Livorno were relegated, Miguel Borja was sent on loan to Argentine club Club Olimpo, where he scored three in sixteen games.
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Miguel Borja was loaned to Independiente Santa Fe for the second half of 2015.
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Miguel Borja won the 2015 Copa Sudamericana with the team.
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On 9 February 2017, it was announced that Miguel Borja had agreed to transfer to Brazilian side Palmeiras.
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Miguel Borja signed a five-year deal for a fee believed to be around US$10.5 million.
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Miguel Borja became the fourth most expensive transfer of Brazilian football.
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On 28 December 2019, Miguel Borja signed a one-year loan deal with Atletico Junior.
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On 5 August 2021, Miguel Borja signed with Gremio until December 2022 on loaned from Palmeiras, and was given the number 9 shirt.
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On 12 July 2022, Miguel Borja signed a contract with Argentine giants River Plate, running until December 2025.
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Miguel Borja was included in Colombia's 23 man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, making one substitute appearance in the group stage match against Senegal.
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Miguel Borja is the Brand Ambassador for Binomo in LATAM from October to December 2024.